The new Sergio Garcia

I have always disliked Sergio Garcia, always found him to be ungracious and bratty. I even have to admit that in the past I would take secret (and not so secret) joy in watching him choke on a Sunday. Loads of talent but just a distasteful fellow that, I felt, didn't deserve to win. For some reason, that I cannot quite put my finger on, that has all changed. I don't know if it's been a sudden change or a slow transformation (and I refer both to my perceptions as well as to his persona), but the change has happened and it is dramatic (in both of the aforementioned regards). Perhaps it was Chickenwing-gate that provided the catalyst for this shift, I can only speculate.

Sergio seems to me to be happier, mentally stronger and a better person in general. I have found myself actually pulling for the fiery Spaniard when he has been in contention, and he has done a lot of that as of late. It feels weird after such a long history of disliking him, but it also feels good. I'd rather be positive than negative, it may not make you live longer but it will certainly make you live happier and I believe that both Sergio and myself are happier now.

You heard it here first, I am now pulling for Sergio to get his Major!

GO SERGIO!

I pull for him when he's doing well, am frustrated when he plays himself out of contention  - even though I expect it.  I wouldn't really call myself a "fan" - but there's something about him that makes you want him to do well.  He seems like a real PITA to be around . .I bet it's not easy being in his entourage.

I felt the same way for him on Sunday, he wants to win so bad at this point that he's over thinking and trying.  You could see the pain in his face when he contemplated going for it on 17 or laying up.  The poor shot he hit from 90 yards out sort of demonstrates that he wasn't comfortable with his choice.

I almost feel like he's in the same boat as Tiger, both are really struggling to win and really feeling the pressure of it.

Like others here, I've never been a Sergio fan.  This opinion jelled for me what he was talking sh*t about Tiger.  Even now, I don't think Sergio is good enough to carry Tiger's jockstrap.

Love it when he fails, as he did just yesterday doing something he supposedly does well -- chipping.

That ball rolling into the water on the 17th hole/island green at the BMW Championship would be something that I (a rank beginner) would do.  This flub (that Johnny Miller called a "flat choke") reminded me of the time when the Sergio/Tiger "fried chicken" blowup was in full bloom and when Sergio dumped 3 balls in the water trying to reach another island green on the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass, which was more like "Tin Cup," during the 2013 Players Championship that Tiger won (6 strokes ahead of Sergio in 3rd).  Now, that was classic Sergio!

See: http://www.cbssports.com/golf/eye-on-golf/22229367/sergio-garcia-pulls-sergio-garcia-and-hits-three-balls-in-water

Ive always liked Sergio because he shows his emotions like a real person and he says whats on his mind.He definitely doesn't do the PC speech.Besides I cant stand tiger so he gets points with me for that.

Cool story bro

;)

Why? Golf is his job. Why should he be praised for working hard. He gets paid based on how well he plays. I think he's a jag and I love watching him drop 3 in the water at the players last year.

Sergio's attitude sucked not long ago but he definitely re-invented himself. I enjoy seeing a success story.

[quote name="Spitfisher" url="/t/77027/the-new-sergio-garcia#post_1053081"]I've always kind of liked him and wish he would win a major. he's animated and emotional and very human like, compared to some of the robots and others that lack some social skills. Some day he'll be a very interesting ryder cup captain, I guess I see a little Sevi in him. Anyone who dislikes him, I encourage you to watch the GC Ferehty episode where Sergio is interviewed, he came across as very genuine person.[/quote] I've always liked him as well, he doesn't pull any punches, and I feel is honest in his statements.